June 14, 2024
Each Friday, we try to compile South Florida food-related news and events that we couldn’t fit on the site earlier in the week, as well as other local news that piques our interest. Want to be included in our next roundup? Shoot us an email at bark@miamifoodpug.com.
Aviv to Open at 1 Hotel South Beach
Taquiza Debuts Happy Hour
Wine Dinner at Edan Bistro
New Cocktail Pouches at Bodega
Now Open on South Beach: Sushi Korner
Aviv to Open at 1 Hotel South Beach
This Fall, 1 Hotel South Beach is set to welcome Aviv, a new restaurant by acclaimed Chef Michael Solomonov and Restaurateur Steve Cook, of their five-time James Beard Award-winning hospitality group, CookNSolo. The restaurant will offer a refined culinary adventure that embraces ancient cooking methods paired with the modern energy of Miami and Tel Aviv. Guests will enjoy vibrant and soulful cuisine steeped in the rich flavors of Israel.
Since opening their groundbreaking Philadelphia-based James Beard award-winning restaurant, Zahav, in 2008, the duo have blazed a path for bringing the dynamic, multi-cultural cuisine of Israel to national prominence. Their sixteen year exploration of Israel’s food culture through a half dozen unique restaurants has helped bring Israeli food to the forefront of modern American dining.
At Aviv, guests can expect dishes like Yemenite-style bread rolled by hand to accompany Solomonov’s world-famous hummus, an array of mezze plates that radiate spice, and kebabs grilled to order over charcoal in an open kitchen.
Drinks at Aviv will center around easy-drinking, citrus-forward cocktails that evoke a breezy beach feeling, and a wine list featuring wines from Israel, Lebanon, and the wider Eastern Mediterranean. The 186-seat restaurant will feature indoor and outside seating as well as a dedicated bar and lounge for guests to enjoy a signature cocktail before dinner or for a nightcap while embracing Miami’s vibrant nightlife.
Aviv will be located on the ground floor of 1 Hotel South Beach at 2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL.
Photo Credit: Michael Persico
Taquiza Debuts Happy Hour
For the first time in its nearly 10-year existence, Taquiza, Miami’s definitive destination for authentic Mexican tacos and street fare, has launched a taco happy hour! Formerly, happy hour (and any special event or promotion) only included a drink deal, but due to increasing demand, Taquiza is now offering $3 tacos, $7 margaritas by the glass, and $28 margarita pitchers Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 PM in North Beach. The $3 tacos in question include al pastor, carnitas, and pollo (regularly priced at $6, $4.50, and $4.50 each, respectively).
Photo Credit: Anthony Nader
Wine Dinner at Edan Bistro
North Miami hidden gem, Edan Bistro, will be hosting a special wine dinner with renowned Spanish wine importers “We Are Tasters” on Thursday, June 27. Beginning at 7pm, the dinner will feature five courses prepared by Michelin vet, Chef/Owner Aitor Garate Berasaluze paired perfectly with the finest Spanish wines.
The evening will take guests on a journey through the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Spanish wine making, blending tradition with innovation in each pairing. Dish highlights include salmon tartare with roasted fennel cream puree; mushroom rice; cheese and truffle fritters; and Chef Aitor’s famous Basque cheesecake. Tickets for the dinner are priced at $100 per person and can be purchased HERE.
New Cocktail Pouches at Bodega
Summer season is here and Bodega is here to keep things chill! Cool off with new tasty and refreshing cocktail pouches, available in-store and online for takeout and delivery.
Priced at $14 each and available in a variety of flavor concoctions including Pico Picante (Gran Centenario Plata Tequila, lime, spicy agave, cucumber); Purple Paloma (400 Conejos Mezcal infused with butterfly pea flower, lime, grapefruit, agave, Owen’s grapefruit); Margarita (Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila, lime, agave) and Strawberry Lemonade (E11even Vodka, lemon, agave, strawberry).
Now Open on South Beach: Sushi Korner
A brand new pop-up restaurant, Sushi Korner, is now open at Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach, perfect for those looking for a quick bite, or for anyone interested in sampling the Chef’s Omakase.
The pop-up restaurant by newly appointed Chef Chris Wong will feature a selection of hand-crafted sushi and sashimi, as well as omakase offerings in the mid-century oceanfront ambiance of Nautilus’ lobby.
Sushi Korner’s unique options are inspired by the flavors of Japan, while incorporating influences from Miami culture into a few rolls, like the South Beach Roll. Guests can enjoy shareables like Edamame, Shishito Peppers, Tuna Tataki, and Hamachi Serrano, and indulge in classic rolls like the Snow Crab California Roll, Rainbow Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and Salmon Ikura Roll.
A great selection of fresh sashimi such as Yellowfin Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Conch, Hokkaido Scallop, Ika (squid), Octopus, Abi (cooked shrimp), Wagyu Beef Nigiri, and Amaebi (sweet raw shrimp), to name a few. Guests can also opt into the omakase offering for $60, which features 6 courses of the chef’s choosing.
Sushi Korner at Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach is open from 6 – 10 PM Wednesday through Sunday.